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BTEC Grading System Explained (and Simplified)

In A-Level, GCSE by Think Student Editor8 Comments

You may be studying a BTEC, considering whether or not to study one or you may even just be interested. Whichever of these categories you fall in to, it can be hard to really understand the grades that are given to students when they study any BTEC course. This is because it is quite different to …

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What is the Average GCSE Grade in the UK?

In GCSE by Think Student Editor1 Comment

Every student in the UK has to sit GCSEs, which means at the end of exams, every student will receive a unique set of grades. Students who’ve already sat their GCSEs will know the feeling of comparing all your grades to your friends, because naturally, …

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What is a School Prefect and What Do They Do?

In GCSE by Think Student Editor4 Comments

Almost every school in the UK offers students the opportunity to become a prefect. However, what really is a school prefect, and what do they do? This article will answer all your questions surrounding this topic.  A simple definition of a school prefect is as follows: a …